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JOT 993L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,074 mi
Last recorded23,074 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOT 993L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,074 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 23,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,003 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 22,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,885 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 22,875 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,849 miles

slight blue smoke emission

slight wear in prop shaft rear u.j.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 22,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight blue smoke emission

slight wear in prop shaft rear u.j.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,192 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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JOT 993L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JOT 993L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOT 993L registered?

JOT 993L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is JOT 993L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOT 993L shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JOT 993L have outstanding finance?

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